WHILE many of Japan’s art galleries exhibit works from some of the most revered artists in the world, others are more… wacky.The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen MuseumMomofoku Ando was the…
Chart: As Chinese Tourists Fill Thailand’s Gaps, Hiring Is on the Rise
Thailand’s record tourism has prompted the government to mull fast-tracking expansion of Bangkok’s main airport and forced leisure establishments to add workers after years of doing mor…
Thai Lion Air in hot water over false promotions
THAI LION AIR (TLA) was flagged after it was found to be selling flight tickets to Myanmar without approval to fly over the country.According to the Thai Transport Ministry, the carrier did not hav…
Travel trade show in Singapore to offer strong MICE content
ITB ASIA – the travel trade show catering to the Asian travel market – will dedicate an entire full-day conference program to MICE-related content.The designated MICE day will take plac…
5 best surfing spots in the Asia-Pacific
IF you do plenty of saltwater dreaming and hunting around for the ultimate surfing haven, consider Asia for your next sojourn.Mentawai Islands, IndonesiaThis island chain lying off Sumatra in Indon…
Baggage mishandling rates are lowest ever recorded, report says
A NEW report has revealed that baggage mishandling rates in 2015 dropped 10.5 percent from the year before, making them the lowest ever recorded.The report – produced by SITA, a specialist in…
Malaysia Airlines to revamp Golden Lounge
MALAYSIA AIRLINES’ Golden Lounge will undergo a major facelift by the end of the year, which will be followed by new business and first class lounges at KLIA and London’s Heathrow in mi…
Head in the clouds: The highest hotels in Asia
FOR a soaring view over the rooftops, Asia (or more specifically, China) has you covered with many of the tallest hotels in the world. Park Hyatt Shanghai, ChinaHeight: 492mThis hotel occupies floo…
Skift CMO Interviews: Shifting the Destination Brand Story at Singapore Tourism
This is the latest interview in the series.The Singapore Tourism Board has spent the last few years emphasizing the cultural and creative aspects of the destination to add a new layer to the overal…
Angkor Wat’s main road now off-limits to cars
IN an attempt to reduce traffic congestion around its most popular tourist attraction, Cambodian authorities have banned cars from accessing the main road alongside Angkor Wat temple.Prime Minister…